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For the rare few who haven’t tried it, dim sum is all about small plates of classic Cantonese snacks. There’s a wide spread of these bite-sized delights to choose from: some savoury and steamed, others sweet and fried — making it a true crowd-pleaser.
The only catch with dim sum lies in the portions. Each steamer basket usually holds three to four pieces, so if you’re dining in a group, you might only snag one of your favourites. A travesty, really, since I could personally polish off 15 liu sha baos in one sitting.
Thankfully, many restaurants have recognised this struggle and rolled up the ultimate solution: dim sum buffets. For big eaters, dim sum devotees and buffet-lovers, here’s our list of 17 best dim sum buffets in Singapore, because who doesn’t love a dumpling or two? … Or 50?
Note: prices listed here are for adults; it’s usually cheaper for kids.
1. Hai Tien Lo
Nestled within Pan Pacific Singapore is Hai Tien Lo, which offers not 1 but 2 dim sum buffet options: Yum Cha Lunch (S$78++ on Weekdays, S$98++ on Weekends) and Unlimited Dim Sum Brunch (S$72++ on Weekdays, S$80++ on Weekends). Both feature a tantalising spread of premium dishes to choose from.
You can expect a sophisticated dining experience with expertly hand-crafted dim sum items, like Steamed Prawn Dumplings, Deep-fried Yam Puff and Barbecued Meat Trio Platter. You’ll also find nourishing soups like the Hai Tien Lo Double-boiled Mini “Buddha Jumps Over the Wall” and Stewed Half Lobster with Cheese in Superior Stock, among others.
Each diner is also entitled to one serving of the Chef’s Signature-Trio Treasure Dessert.
7 Raffles Boulevard, Pan Pacific Singapore, Level 3, Singapore 039595
+65 6826 8240
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Buffet Timings: 11.30am – 2.30pm (Daily)
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2. Swatow Seafood (汕头海鲜)
Good ol’ Swatow Seafood at Toa Payoh is one reliable spot for dim sum. More traditionally known for their authentic Teochew-style seafood, this 2010-born restaurant also runs a well-loved dim sum buffet.
Their All-You-Can-Eat High-Tea Buffet (S$30.80++ on Weekdays, S$33.80++ on Weekends) is available from 3pm to 5pm daily, featuring more than 20 dim sum delights to keep you happily full. Craving some Fresh Scallop Dumplings? We know we are.
What also makes Swatow Seafood stand out are its whimsical animal-shaped dim sum dishes, including their iconic Gold Fish Dumplings. You’ll also find eye-catching bites like their gorgeous green Golden Custard Buns, alongside classics such as Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce and more to leave you spoilt for choice.
181 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, #02-602, Singapore 310181
+65 6363 1717
Buffet Timings: 3pm – 5pm (Daily)
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3. Peach Garden Restaurant
Unless you live under a rock, Peach Garden Restaurant should be no stranger to you. This classic family dining spot offers a well-loved Weekend High Tea Dim Sum Buffet at their Thomson Plaza (S$28.80++) and Chinatown Point (S$33.80++) outlets. It’s available from 3pm to 5pm on weekends, and is best enjoyed with company as every 4th adult dines free.
Highlights include their signature Roasted Crispy Peking Duck, Steamed Live Prawn and Handmade Dim Sum served from traditional push carts. A tempting spread of homemade desserts awaits as well. With different dishes rotating each week, there’s always something new to look forward to.
Do also keep an eye out on Peach Garden’s social media channels, where discount promotions for their dim sum buffet pop up regularly. Between that and their regular deal, this buffet is truly a steal.
301 Upper Thomson Road, Thomson Plaza, #01-88, Singapore 574408
+65 6451 3233
Buffet Timings: 3pm – 5pm (Sat & Sun)
133 New Bridge Road, Chinatown Point, #02-36, Singapore 059413
+65 6702 0603
Buffet Timings: 3pm – 5pm (Sat & Sun)
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4. Man Fu Yuan
InterContinental Singapore‘s Man Fu Yuan is bright and charming, making it a lovely place for a brunch gathering. Consistently ranked among Singapore’s best Chinese restaurants, it promises you a meal brimming with refined flavours and premium ingredients.
Their Weekend Dim Sum Buffet (S$78++) runs only on weekends and public holidays, with each dish crafted with finesse and served directly to your table by attentive staff. Expect indulgent signatures like Truffle Crystal Dumpling and Crispy Filo Pastry Prawn with Wasabi Aioli and Tobiko, alongside intricately crafted creations like Crispy Lychee Prawn with Lychee Aioli and Steamed Otak Otak Siew Mai.
As Man Fu Yuan’s buffet is presented à la carte, you can sit back and enjoy your meal instead of being at the mercy of constantly moving pushcarts or buffet line queues.
80 Middle Road, InterContinental Singapore, Level 2, Singapore 188966
Buffet Timings: 11.30am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 3pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays)
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5. Si Chuan Dou Hua
It may come as a surprise that a fine-dining Chinese restaurant like Si Chuan Dou Hua offers a quality dim sum buffet at a relatively reasonable price.
Their À La Carte Dim Sum Buffet (S$68++, min. 4 diners) pays homage to the classics with dishes like fragrant Pan-Fried Carrot Cake, Spare Ribs with Minced Garlic and Baked Barbecue Pork Pastry. You’ll also be delighted to know that their succulent Barbecue Meat Trio Combination (Crispy Pork Belly, Barbecue Pork, Roasted Duck) and hearty dishes like Sautéed Black Pepper Beef and Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles are free-flow, too.
Don’t miss out on their single-serving Premium Platter, which includes 4 showstopping creations: Steamed Prawn Dumpling with Birds Nest, Steamed Mushroom Bun with Minced Chicken, Steamed Pomegranate Seafood Dumpling and Steamed “Siew Mai” with Sea Urchin.
7500 Beach Road, PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Singapore 199591
+65 3138 6711
Buffet Timings: 11.30am – 2pm (Fri to Sun)
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6. Yum Cha
A staple of Singapore’s dim sum scene since 2000, Yum Cha offers a Weekday High Tea (S$32.80++) and Weekday Dinner Buffet (S$32.80++) at their Chinatown and Changi Business Park outlets respectively. With 45 different options to choose from, highlights include favourites like Crystal Mushroom Dumplings, Prawn & Mango Sesame Fritters and Baked Mini Egg Tarts.
There’s also a variety of rice-based dishes, from BBQ Pork Rice Flour Roll to hearty Pork Ribs with Garlic Rice and Dried Scallop Congee. Sweet tooths won’t be disappointed either, with treats like Chilled Mango Pudding, Longan Almond Jelly and Crispy Red Bean with Banana.
With its long-standing presence in the dim sum scene, it seems Yum Cha has found a satisfying balance between buffet pricing and the quality of its dim sum offerings — and we couldn’t be more grateful.
20 Trengganu Street, #02-01, Singapore 058479
+65 6372 1717
Buffet Timings: 3pm – 6pm (Tue to Fri)
6 Changi Business Park Avenue 1, UE BizHub East, #01-33, Singapore 486017
+65 6789 1717
Buffet Timings: 5.30pm – 10pm (Tue to Fri)
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7. Empress
Situated within the stately Asian Civilisation Museum, Empress offers a swanky dining experience with contemporary Chinese fare. Their Dim Sum Brunch (S$63) may have a smaller spread compared to other buffets, but it more than makes up for it with creative, modern picks.
Some must-tries include the Dried Scallop & Shredded Duck Porridge, Crispy Shrimp Rolls and Steamed Molten Salted Egg Custard Buns. Be sure to snag some of their premium selections as well, such as the “Kung Pao” Crispy Sesame Chicken, Triple Roast Platter and Empress Roast Duck — limited to just 3 portions per table.
If you’re after dim sum that’s chic, inventive and undeniably tasty, Empress is a perfect choice.
1 Empress Place, #01-03, Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore 179555
+65 9172 8984
Buffet Timings: 11am – 1pm & 1pm – 3pm (Sat & Sun)
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8. Tung Lok Seafood
Alright, don’t let the ‘Seafood’ in Tung Lok Seafood throw you off the dim sum scent here. Tung Lok may specialise in seafood dishes, but that hasn’t stopped them from crafting excellent dumplings and delicate pastries.
Do note that Tung Lok’s Dim Sum Lunch Buffet (S$39.80++, min. 2 diners) is only available at their Orchard Central and Park Regis outlets, the latter of which also offering a Deluxe Dim Sum Buffet (S$49.80++, min. 2 diners).
You’ll find a vast selection of dim sum treats like Royal Shrimp Dumpling, Steamed Glutinous Rice with Chicken Wrapped in Lotus Leaf and Pan-fried Turnip Cake with Chinese Sausage, as well as other dishes like Salmon Sashimi and Crispy Fish Skin with Salted Egg Yolk. Go forth and conquer!
181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central, #11-05, Singapore 238896
+65 6834 4888
Buffet Timings: 11.15am – 3pm (Mon to Sat), 10.30am – 3pm (Sun & Public Holidays)
23 Merchant Road, Park Regis by Prince Singapore, Level 1, Singapore 058268
+65 6721 9118
Buffet Timings: 11.30am – 3pm (Mon to Sat), 11am – 3pm (Sun & Public Holidays)
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9. Beng Hiang Restaurant
Serving traditional Hokkien cuisine in the heartlands of Jurong East is Beng Hiang Restaurant, a stalwart with nearly 5 decades in the game. Known for high-quality yet unpretentious dishes, it prides itself on using only the freshest ingredients in recipes that have been perfected over the years.
Their All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum Buffet (S$26.80++ from Tue to Thu, S$30.80++ from Fri to Sun and Public Holidays) lives up to that reputation. Expect favourites like Deep-fried Golden Bag with Minced Chicken, BBQ Honey Pork Bun and Thousand Layer Prawn Roll.
Their signature Fish Maw Thick Soup with Crab Meat is limited to one serving per pax only, and desserts such as Chilled Lemongrass Jelly and Chilled Almond Jelly with Longan round off the meal on a refreshing note.
135 Jurong Gateway Road, #02-337, Singapore 600135
+65 6221 6695 | +65 6221 6884
Buffet Timings: 11.30am – 2.30pm (Tue to Sun)
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10. Madame Fan
Madame Fan, located at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, is a swankier spot for those looking to elevate their dim sum game. Their adorably named Dim Sum Drink Sum Brunch (from S$78++ per pax) operates on weekends and public holidays, boasting one of the most extensive spreads on this list, all served in an indulgent 2.5-hour eat-all-you-can affair.
Some standout selections you can expect to feast on include Sri Lankan Mud Crab Wanton, Crispy Duck Roll, and Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun. Beyond the usual favourites, the buffet also offers modern Cantonese creations. How about some Braised Sliced Abalone and Sweet & Sour Kurobuta Pork to pair with your dumplings?
32 Beach Road, The NCO Club, Level 2, Singapore 189764
+65 6818 1921
Buffet Timings: 11.30am – 3pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays)
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11. Peony Jade
Originally established in 2004, Peony Jade has made a name for itself specialising in Sichuan and Cantonese cuisines. Now, you can dig into over 45 dim sum creations with their Everyday Dim Sum Brunch, available daily at just S$49.80++ per guest (min. 4 pax, 1 dines free for every 3 paying guests).
Start by savouring a complimentary trio of their signature dishes: Braised Fish Maw, Crab Meat, Shark’s Fin Bouillon, Deep-fried Seabass in Premium Japanese Shoyu and Chilled Australian Abalone, limited to one serving per table. Then, go ham on other selections like Sesame Banana Prawn Rolls, Shredded Yam Spring Rolls and osmanthus flower honey-infused Cha Shiu Bao encased in pillowy Okinawan brown sugar buns.
165 Tanjong Pagar Road, AMARA Singapore, Level 2, Singapore 088539
+65 6276 9138
Buffet Timings: 11.30am – 2pm (Daily)
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12. Jade
Jade at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is an ideal spot for your next dim sum date. Helmed by Chinese Executive Chef Leong Chee Yeng, the restaurant offers authentic Chinese cuisine of exceptional quality, earning a reputation as precious as its gemstone namesake.
Their Weekend Yum Cha goes for S$68++ per pax (min. 2 diners), allowing you to choose up to 15 items from a roster of 44 delectable options — or indulge in additional selections à la carte at full charge. Highlights include the unique Bak Kut Teh Xiao Long Bao, the fancy yet comforting Crispy Lobster Dumpling, and no dim sum buffet would be complete without classics like Oven-baked Egg Tarts and Crispy Roasted Pork Belly.
1 Fullerton Square, The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore 049178
+65 3129 8330
Buffet Timings: 11.30am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 3pm (Sat & Sun)
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13. WOK°15 Kitchen
WOK°15 Kitchen is ready to spoil you with their huge range of dim sum delights. The Weekday Dim Sum Buffet Lunch (S$39++ per pax) offers all-you-can-eat servings of Pan-fried Truffle and Cabbage Dumpling, Charcoal Custard Lava Bun, Deep-fried Beancurd Skin Roll with Shrimp in Wasabi Mayonnaise and plenty more.
Visit on a weekend or public holiday and you’ll get treated to the Super Dim Sum Buffet Lunch (S$49++ per pax), which comes with an even bigger selection of dishes. Alongside their dim sum staples, don’t miss hearty mains like Deep-fried Prawn with Fragrant Cereal and Sauteed Sliced Beef with Black Pepper.
11 Cove Drive, Sentosa Cove, Singapore 098497
+65 6305 6998 | +65 8500 1015 (WhatsApp)
Buffet Timings: 11.30am – 3pm (Tue to Fri), 11am – 12.30pm & 1pm – 2.30pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays)
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14. Ya Ge 雅阁
The Weekend Dim Sum Brunch (S$68++ per pax, min. 2 pax) at Ya Ge has one of the most creative dim sum buffet menus on this list.
Aside from usuals like Traditional Xiao Long Bao, Salted Egg Yolk Custard Lava Bun and Charcoal Barbecued Pork Bun, you can look forward to more inventive creations. These include Pan-fried Tom Yum Mee Sua Kueh with Fresh Prawn, French Toast with Prawn in Traditional Kam Heong Style and Steamed Mala Flavoured Pork Siew Mai topped with Baby Octopus.
Take note that unlike other spots on this list, which offer free-flow servings, Ya Ge only serves 1 portion per guest.
1 Tras Link, Orchid Hotel Singapore, Level 3, Singapore 078867
+65 8031 6831
Buffet Timings: 11.30am – 1.30pm & 12.30pm – 2.30pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays)
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15. Jia He Chinese Restaurant
Jia He Chinese Restaurant is one of my family’s favourite spots for refined yet affordable dim sum. Their buffet isn’t a fixed year-round affair — instead, it returns in cycles with refreshed date ranges, though the menu always features crowd-favourite staples. Trust me: you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for its next run, because the spread of dumplings, rolls and baos done with their signature finesse is worth the wait.
For one, their current Weekday Lunch Dim Sum Galore (1 Sep to 31 Oct 2025, from S$30.80++ per pax) lets you stuff yourself silly on Baked Mini Egg Tartlets, Crisp-fried Kurobuta Pork with Bell Pepper and Yam Dumplings and gorgeous Steamed Assorted Mushroom Dumplings with Butterfly Pea Flower. Each diner also gets 1 serving of soup and a choice of 3 mains including specialities like Roasted Crispy Chicken and Wok-fried Crystal Prawn with Golden Crispy Honey Maize Flakes.
On weekends and public holidays, the Weekend Dim Sum Brunch (30 Aug to 2 Nov 2025, from S$38++ per pax) ups the ante with a wider spread. Get ready for bites like Baked BBQ Pork Puff Pastry, Cheong Fun with Honey Pork Char Siew and Glutinous Rice with Chicken & Chinese Sausage on Lotus Leaf.
1 Farrer Park Station Road, Connexion, #01-14/15/16, Singapore 217562
+65 6694 8988
Buffet Timings: 11am – 3pm (Mon to Fri), 10.45am – 12.45pm & 1pm – 3pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays)
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16. Red House Seafood
Touted as one of Singapore’s best Chinese seafood restaurants, Red House Seafood is famed for its masterfully prepared Nanyang-style dishes — and their dim sum is no exception.
Their Dim Sum & Champagne Buffet, available exclusively at their Havelock outlet, is priced at an affordable S$38++ and S$55++ per pax respectively.
Feast your heart out on familiar favourites like Pan Fried Carrot Cake with XO Sauce, Molten Salted Egg Custard Bun and Minced Black Pork and Century Egg Congee, alongside standout creations such as Nanyang-style Firecracker Chicken, Truffle Wild Mushroom Dumplings and seafood-forward bites like Crab Meat ‘Siew Mai and Homemade Crab Meat Prawn Roll.
Weekend diners are in for an extra treat: a complimentary serving of Red House’s signature Singapore Chilli Crab Sauce with Fresh Crab Meat & Golden Crab Mantou (limited to 1 per pax). This is one you’d love to snag — it is, after all, what they do best.
392 Havelock Road, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Level 2, Singapore 169663
+65 6735 7666
Buffet Timings: 12.30pm – 2pm (Daily)
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17. Plate Restaurant
Rounding off our list is Plate Restaurant at Carlton City Hotel, home to the Flavours of Hong Kong Buffet (S$58++ per pax). While it’s not strictly a dim sum buffet, the spread is certainly generous enough to get you going ham.
Pile your plate high with classics like Steamed Crystal Prawn Dumplings, Steamed BBQ Pork Buns and Pork Xiao Long Bao, as well as other well-loved faves like Egg Tarts, Mini Pan-fried Radish Cake and even cha chaan teng staples like French Toast with Condensed Milk and Pineapple Bolo Bao with Butter.
Don’t forget to indulge in other quintessential dishes like Hong Kong-style Noodle Soup with chicken broth and luncheon meat, as well as Roasted Pork Belly, Curry Fish Balls and plenty more hearty classics that’ll leave you utterly satisfied.
1 Gopeng Street, Carlton City Hotel, Level 3, Singapore 078862
+65 6632 8922
Buffet Timings: 12pm – 2.30pm (Mon to Fri)
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